Sweet Potato And Pancetta Gratin

1. 1

   Grease 8 x 8 pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Slice sweet potato into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. Not paper thin, but evenly sliced. I use a mandoline.

3. 3

   Heat cream and butter in a saucepan until simmering. Add sweet potatoes, salt and pepper. Cook until just tender or until most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook pancetta in small, nonstick pan, until crispy. Remove, place on paper towel and caramelize onions in pancetta fat on low heat, around 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Layer sweet potatoes on bottom of baking dish, add pancetta and onions on top (or carefully stir them all together). Sprinkle top liberally with cheddar cheese.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 - 20 minutes uncovered until cheese bubbles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.